City Commission

The City of Eustis has a council-manager form of government. The Commission consists of five Commission seats. Commissioners are elected for four-year terms, with elections held in even-numbered years. Elections are non-partisan. Elections for Seats 3, 4, and 5 are held in presidential election years. Commission terms begin in January of the year following the election†.

Regular City Commission meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. City Commission Workshops and Special Meetings may be scheduled as needed. 

† In accordance with the City’s Charter and Chapter 30 of the City’s Code of Ordinances, Commissioner terms are four years in length. Elected officers shall qualify and take the oath of office at the first City Commission meeting in January following the election.

Michael Holland

Mayor

  • Email commission@eustis.org
  • ProfileSeat #: 2
    Current Term of Seat: 1/2023 - 1/2027*

    *In accordance with the City’s Charter, the Mayor and Vice-Mayor are elected at the first regular City Commission meeting in January each year.

Emily Lee

Vice Mayor

  • Email commission@eustis.org
  • ProfileSeat #: 5
    Current Term of Seat: 1/2021 - 1/2025*

    *In accordance with the City’s Charter, the Mayor and Vice-Mayor are elected at the first regular City Commission meeting in January each year.

Gary Ashcraft

Commissioner

  • Email commission@eustis.org
  • ProfileSeat #: 1
    Current Term of Seat: 1/2023 - 1/2027*

    *In accordance with the City’s Charter and Chapter 30 of the City’s Code of Ordinances, Commissioner terms are four years in length. Elected officers shall qualify and take the oath of office at the first City Commission meeting in January following the election.

Willie Hawkins

Commissioner

  • Email commission@eustis.org
  • ProfileSeat #: 3
    Current Term of Seat: 1/2024 - 1/2025*

    *In accordance with the City’s Charter and Chapter 30 of the City’s Code of Ordinances, Commissioner terms are four years in length. Elected officers shall qualify and take the oath of office at the first City Commission meeting in January following the election.

Christine Cruz

Commissioner

  • Email commission@eustis.org
  • ProfileSeat #: 4
    Current Term of Seat: 1/2021 - 1/2025*
    [Interim Term 9/2024 - 1/2025]

    *In accordance with the City’s Charter and Chapter 30 of the City’s Code of Ordinances, Commissioner terms are four years in length. Elected officers shall qualify and take the oath of office at the first City Commission meeting in January following the election.